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Fuel systemPart report

1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 Fuel system Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
6%of 34 total for the year
Median mileage
7,347miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK230, 6% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,347 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200126%
200015%
199935%
199826%

Other parts of the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK230

Exterior lighting
14 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK230

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology